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Run for office in LA County as a Green

Will you run for office as a Green in Los Angeles County?

In Los Angeles County, dozens of cities will have municipal elections in 2019 and 2020. In 2020 there are also elections for state and federal offfice - 23 State Assembly, 13 State Senate and 18 Congressional districts Congressional districts that are located all or in part in Los Angeles County.

Such local elections are officially non-partisan, meaning there is no party label next to a candidate's name on the ballot. When Greens run in local elections, they can win. Currently over 50 Greens hold elected local office in California. Since the GPCA's founding in 1990, over 350 Greens have been elected to local office.

What office best suits you, your skills, experience and interests? What does the Green Party of California platform have to say about the issues you would be running on?

Step #3: Talk to your friends, colleagues and local Green Party leaders

To run a successful campaign, it helps to have a record of prior involvement in the community, as well as the support of friends and family, Greens and others active in politics. Seek advice from other Greens in your area who have run for office. Get input and seek support from local Green Party leaders.